1981 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 820 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1680 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
